Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair vs X-Chair X4

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair

$4,305 – $5,800

X-Chair

X-Chair X4

$1,199 – $1,249

$3,106

lower starting price for X-Chair X4 than Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive ChairX-Chair X4

Price: $4,305 – $5,800$1,199 – $1,249
Seat height: 19.5–24.75 in (49.5–62.9 cm)17.5–20.88 in
Seat depth: 16.75 in (42.5 cm)17.75–19.75 in
Load capacity: 300 lb (136.1 kg)275 lb (125 kg)
Warranty: 12 years5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair or the X-Chair X4?

The X-Chair X4 is cheaper to start: $1,199 versus $4,305 for the Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair, rated for 300 lb versus 275 lb for the X-Chair X4.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair, and back support for the X-Chair X4, based on review summaries.